Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Interest Subsidy to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (Manufacturing Sector)
Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat · Central government
Gujarat’s scheme subsidises interest on term loans for manufacturing MSMEs to fund growth, expansion, or diversification.
Open for applications. Applications close on 4 October 2027 — 428 days left.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹1,25,00,000 – ₹2,45,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- 4 October 2027
- Disbursement
- Paid in tranches
About this scheme
The Industries and Mines Department of Gujarat administers the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs, an umbrella initiative covering the state's micro, small, and medium enterprise sector. The scheme supports employment, GDP contribution, and export activity in Gujarat. It is operational from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, and is intended to promote economic growth, investment, and the goal of a self-reliant Gujarat and India.
One component, Assistance for Interest Subsidy to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (Manufacturing Sector), offers an interest subsidy on term loans. The assistance is directed primarily at micro-enterprises in manufacturing, with coverage extended to small and medium enterprises. It supports new projects, expansion, or diversification, and aims to improve financial stability and industrial development in the state.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Gujarat
- The firm must qualify as a Micro, Small, or Medium enterprise. - The enterprise must hold acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as applicable. - Both new enterprises and existing enterprises pursuing expansion or diversification are eligible. - Commercial production or service rendering must begin within the scheme’s operative period. - Applications must be filed online within one year of the later of: first loan disbursement, commencement of commercial production/services, or GR issue date. - Submission must occur before the scheme’s final operative date (October 4, 2027). - The enterprise must maintain regular payment of installments and interest to its bank or financial institution.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Register as a new investor** - Go to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) at https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/. - Select "New Investor Registration" to open the registration form. - **Step 2: Complete the registration form** - Provide all mandatory information in the form. - Press "Submit" to continue. - **Step 3: Verify your email address** - Look for a verification link sent to your registered email. - Activate the link to confirm your email. - **Step 4: Registration confirmation** - Once email verification is done, your account becomes active. - **Step 5: Sign in to the portal** - Return to the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) at https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/. - Choose "Login" and enter your registered email and password. - Click the "Login" button to enter your account. - **Step 6: Submit your application** - Provide all required business information and upload the necessary documents as directed within the portal to conclude your application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme's interest subsidy for MSMEs?
The scheme offers an interest subsidy on term loans taken by MSMEs in Gujarat’s manufacturing sector, with subsidy rates and maximum amounts depending on the taluka category and support duration.
What are the eligibility criteria for this interest subsidy?
Your firm must be a Micro, Small, or Medium enterprise with valid MSME or DPIIT registration, whether new or existing and undertaking expansion or diversification. Commercial production or services must commence within the scheme's operative period, and you must make regular loan installments and interest payments to the bank or financial institution.
What is the maximum financial benefit available?
In Category 1 talukas, the annual interest subsidy is capped at ₹35 lakh for 7 years, yielding a maximum total of ₹2.45 crore. For Category 2, the cap is ₹30 lakh per year for 6 years (₹1.8 crore total), while Category 3 and Municipal Corporations receive ₹25 lakh annually for 5 years, totalling ₹1.25 crore.
How do I apply for the interest subsidy?
Register on the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) by creating an account and verifying your email, then log in to complete the online application with all required business details and mandatory documents.
Is there a deadline to apply for this scheme?
Applications must be filed within one year of the later of the first loan disbursement, commencement of commercial production or services, or the GR issue date. All submissions must also be made before the scheme’s final operative date of October 4, 2027.
Is MSME registration mandatory to apply for the subsidy?
Yes, registration is mandatory. The enterprise must hold an acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as applicable, to be eligible.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Industrial
- Msme
- Gujarat
- Manufacturing
- Interest Subsidy
- State Scheme
- Term Loan
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.